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OCTOBER-2024
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
| | | | | | | | RINL ORGANIZES WALKATHON FOR VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK 2024 In line with the Central Vigilance Commission''s (CVC) guidelines, the Vigilance Department of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, organized a Walkathon in collaboration with the Sports Department at Col. CK. Naidu Ukku Stadium today.
This event marked the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and attracted over 300 enthusiastic school children from various Ukkunagaram institutions, along with their parents, participating in a 4-kilometer stretch through the township.
Addressing the lively gathering, Dr. S. Karuna Raju, IAS, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of RINL, highlighted the importance of vigilance in everyday life. He encouraged students to practice vigilance in their studies, behavior, relationships, safety, health, finance, environment, and public interactions.
Dr. Karuna Raju emphasized the need for honesty and integrity to combat corruption, asserting that today’s students will be tomorrow’s leaders in fields such as science and technology, education, industry, public service, governance, and politics. He urged students to cultivate habits of honesty and integrity from an early age, as these values are essential for creating a fair and just society.
Additionally, he inspired participants to use technology responsibly and adhere to ethical principles, reinforcing that a corruption-free society starts with individual commitments to truth and transparency—values that are foundational for building a strong and principled nation.
The Walkathon successfully underscored the importance of awareness and integrity, promoting the message of vigilance and ethical conduct among the younger generation and the public. Senior officials of RINL and employees also actively participated in the event. | | WALTAIR DIVISION ENHANCES PASSENGER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR UPCOMING FESTIVE SEASON With the festive season approaching, the Waltair Division of East Coast Railway is implementing enhanced crowd management strategies at major railway stations to handle the expected increase in passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath Puja.
Key measures include:
Expanded Facilities: Additional ticket counters and Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) have been set up, along with enquiry counters and "May I Help You" desks to assist travelers. Catering services and drinking water stations are also available for passenger comfort.
Special and Augmented Train Services: Special trains are being introduced, and existing trains are being equipped with extra coaches. Platform numbers for all trains, including special services, will be displayed ahead of time, and trains will arrive at platforms prior to their scheduled departures.
Real-Time Updates: Frequent announcements and train enquiry systems are in place, with updated information displayed prominently throughout the stations.
Safety and Orderly Boarding: Barricades will be installed in platform areas to facilitate organized queuing, with support from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and commercial personnel. Special teams are assigned to monitor train operations effectively.
Emergency Response Readiness: Medical teams are on standby for any emergencies, and mini control rooms from various departments are operational to monitor real-time CCTV footage of circulating areas.
On October 28, 2024, over 400 passengers who could not board long-distance trains at Visakhapatnam railway station were accommodated on other services. Proper queuing systems were implemented, and announcements were made to ensure orderly boarding. Passengers were also provided with snacks and water during their wait.
The railway administration urges passengers to cooperate with crowd management efforts during this busy season to ensure a smooth and comfortable travel experience. | | RAKSHA MANTRI RAJNATH SINGH ADVOCATES WEEKLY SHRAMDAAN FOR WORKPLACE CLEANLINESS Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on officials from the Ministry of Defence to dedicate a few hours each week to shramdaan, emphasizing that maintaining cleanliness at workplaces can significantly boost productivity. During the event held at South Block, he administered a swachhata pledge and inspected the newly renovated areas, including a beautified courtyard.
Shri Rajnath Singh also recognized the efforts of the Swachhata Veers, whose hard work has been vital in keeping the premises clean and hygienic. The cleanliness campaign took a multi-faceted approach: enhancing general upkeep, decluttering old records and equipment, and addressing grievances.
The Ministry, along with its subordinate offices, carried out the Swachhata Abhiyan across 3,832 locations nationwide. This initiative not only focused on cleanliness but also aimed to optimize resource use and generate revenue from scrap disposal. The campaign has successfully freed over 2.81 lakh square feet of space and reviewed 36,444 physical files, while addressing various public grievances and VIP references. |
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